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Sherlock Holmes Exhibition Lets Visitors Play Detective in Prague
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Visitors can test historical investigative techniques, examine crime scenes and follow clues at a new interactive Sherlock Holmes exhibition in central Prague.
The exhibition, located on the third floor of the Bílá labuť department store, covers more than 2,000 square metres and features over 200 exhibits.
Rather than simply moving between display cases, visitors take on the role of an investigator and work through a series of tasks inspired by the methods used by detectives more than a century ago.
Each visitor receives a detective’s notebook to record observations and clues. The notebook guides them through the exhibition as they investigate evidence, solve puzzles and gradually build their own picture of the case.
One section focuses on the history of criminal investigation around the turn of the 20th century. It includes authentic objects loaned by the Police Museum, ranging from historical fingerprinting equipment and tools used by safecrackers to more disturbing evidence connected with violent crimes.
The exhibition also explores the development of forensic science. Visitors can make footprint impressions, examine insects found at a crime scene, send messages by telegraph and learn how investigators studied bullets and other evidence. Several interactive stations test whether visitors can identify clues and apply the techniques used by detectives of the period.
The literary side of the exhibition looks at the life and work of Arthur Conan Doyle. Visitors can see early editions of the Sherlock Holmes stories and learn more about the author behind one of literature’s most enduring fictional detectives.
A reconstruction of Holmes’s famous Baker Street apartment is among the main attractions. The exhibition then moves into a series of crime scenes where visitors search for evidence and attempt to connect the clues. Some puzzles draw on well-known Sherlock Holmes stories, while others require close attention to details hidden throughout the exhibition.
Period newspapers are also part of the investigation, and visitors are encouraged to look carefully: a coded message may be concealed within the reports.
The final section examines Sherlock Holmes’s lasting influence on popular culture, including books, comics, films and television adaptations. Vintage Sherlock Holmes comic books are also on display.
A scavenger hunt for younger visitors has been added for the current school year, with children asked to find objects hidden throughout the exhibition. The format also works well for school groups, which can divide into smaller teams and compare their discoveries.
Visitors are allowed to take photographs without flash. A full visit typically takes between 90 minutes and two hours, and booking a timed entry is recommended.
Opening hours: Daily from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Duration: The exhibition is scheduled to run at least until January 10, 2027.
Admission: Adult tickets start at 380 CZK, while family tickets start at 980 CZK.
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